Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 0.23
SWEET AND SMART MONTESSORI SCHOOL
6230 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076
- License:
- C17BO0060
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 67
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for SWEET AND SMART MONTESSORI SCHOOL from January 27, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33076
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 13%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.92
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient.
- Report comments
- There was an inadequate amount of mulch under play equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
- Report comments
- staff person started training in 2023 and there was no evidence that the training was completed in 15 months.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.2(A) and (B), Handbook: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening.The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel.The five year re- screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not complete a 5-year rescreening prior to the previous screening expiration date.
- Inspector notes
- A 5-year rescreening was not observed for one staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-12
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for ensuring staff background screenings are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 noted that a staff member's five-year rescreening was not completed on time. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks these requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the playground surface to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 identified an issue with the depth of the mulch under the play equipment. This question allows the provider to explain their maintenance routine for keeping play areas safe and compliant.
- Context
- A follow-up inspection on June 5, 2026, did not result in any further findings regarding the playground.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to track and document that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from a 2025 inspection show that documentation for a staff member's training completion was missing. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's administrative process for ensuring all educators meet state training standards.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the classroom schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about daily schedules and routines helps parents feel connected to their child's experience and ensures everyone is on the same page regarding expectations.
General question
What is your approach to supporting children as they adjust to a new classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff support children during transitions provides insight into the center's philosophy on emotional well-being and individualized care.